It’s been months since fans witnessed Emma push her husband James off a bridge to his death in Emmerdale’s incredible No Return week, and so far she has continued to live her life in Emmerdale without incident. Amazing!

However we also saw Emma be caught on camera trying to confuse Ashley Thomas, who was suffering from dementia, into forgetting that he saw her standing on the bridge as James was shoved. The camera was damaged, and with Ashley’s tragic death so far Emma’s murderous secret has remained a secret.

But Charlotte, who plays Laurel, has said that Emma’s dastardly deed will come to light and it could put Laurel and her son Arthur in harm’s way.

Charlotte had a chat with Metro.co.uk at the British Soap Awards about Laurel’s future, and also ruled out the idea of Laurel moving on from Ashley,

She said: ‘I don’t think the audience will have the appetite for Laurel to find love again, but my story and Alfie’s [Clarke] – the little boy who plays my son – our story sort of moves into Emma Barton’s comeuppance. Remember we still have the video. So without giving anything away there’s a lot more to come there.’

Emma confused Ashley into forgetting what he saw (Picture: ITV)

Emmerdale had a great night at the BSAs, taking home best soap with Charlotte winning best actress and John Middleton best actress for his role in Ashley’s dementia storyline.

So what’s John got planned now he’s left the soap?

He told us: ‘Who knows what’s next? People always say to me “What are your plans?” and I say, “Look I’m an actor, I don’t have plans I have hopes!”‘